Denmark
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Population
- 6,009,169
- 2025
- Area
- 42,920 km²
- Official language
- Danish
- Currency
- Danish Krone
- DKK
- GDP per capita
- US$76,970
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Denmark has accepted dual citizenship in both directions since 1 September 2015.
Denmark (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #4/198 (95.7/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #142/145 (37.4/100). The passport ranks #4/198 and reaches 201 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 81.9/100 (#17/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Denmark without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Denmark.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity84.1
- Safety & Stability94.7
- Economy & Income80.2
- Education86.8
- Environment & Clean Water75.1
- Infrastructure99.9
- Digital Connectivity82.8
- Equality86.2
- Learning Quality91.5
- Educational Attainment87.7
- Expected Years of Schooling82.6
- Education Spending84.1
- Basic Access84.8
- Violent Crime98.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism83.2
- Law Enforcement & Order100.0
- Road Safety94.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes96.4
- Coverage & Access93.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities64.0
- Spending & Investment75.0
- Financial Protection84.1
- Personal Income Tax0.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends0.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax73.3
- Corporate & Social Security49.5
- Rule of Law & Property Rights100.0
- Political Stability83.2
- Institutions & Regulation100.0
- Financial Soundness53.9
- Monetary Stability83.1
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education86.8
- Healthcare84.1
- Safety94.7
- Quality of Life85.6
- Cost of living32.9
- Passport95.7
- Passport95.7
- Quality of Life85.6
- Safety94.7
- Healthcare84.1
- Purchasing power & price stability59.7
- Education86.8
- Wealth Protection87.6
- Tax37.4
- Cost of living32.9
- Healthcare84.1
- Safety94.7
- Quality of Life85.6
- Tax37.4
- Wealth Protection87.6
- Affordable Prices11.4
- Price Stability83.1
- Purchasing power53.8
At a glance
Entering Denmark
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 8/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Frequently asked questions about Denmark
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
What is the population of Denmark?
According to the World Bank, Denmark had a population of 6,009,169 in 2025.
What is the official language of Denmark?
The official language of Denmark is Danish.
What currency does Denmark use?
Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK).
Does Denmark allow dual citizenship?
Denmark has accepted dual citizenship in both directions since 1 September 2015.
How strong is the Denmark passport?
The Denmark passport ranks #4 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 201 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Denmark passport holders?
Holders of the Denmark passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 15 destinations and need an e-Visa for 31. Full list: Denmark passport page.
How many passports can enter Denmark without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Denmark without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Denmark offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Denmark: Start-up Denmark. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Denmark?
In Denmark, an application under Start-up Denmark takes about 1–2 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Denmark through these programmes?
Through Start-up Denmark, citizenship of Denmark is possible after about 9 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Denmark?
In Denmark, Start-up Denmark requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Denmark?
Start-up Denmark can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Denmark strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Denmark is strongest on the Passport Index (#4 of 198) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#142 of 145).
How does Denmark rank for quality of life?
Denmark scores 85.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #10 of 211.
Is Denmark expensive to live in?
Denmark scores 32.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #183 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Denmark?
Denmark scores 94.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #13 of 203.
How does Denmark rank for healthcare?
Denmark scores 84.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #16 of 192.
How does Denmark rank for education?
Denmark scores 86.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #9 of 191.
How does Denmark rank on taxes?
Denmark scores 37.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #142 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
